COMM 292 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Fiedler Contingency Model, Situational Leadership Theory, Charismatic Authority
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Managers promote stability while leader press for change and only organizations that embrace both sides of the contradiction can survive in turbulent times. Trait theories of leadership: theories that propose traits (personality, social, physical, or intellectual) differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Recent studies have shown that emotional intelligence may also have an effect on leadership. Behavioural theories of leadership: theories that propose that specific behaviours differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Initiating structure: extend to which a leader is likely to define and structure his/her role and the roles of employees in order to attain goals. Consideration: extend to which a leader is likely to have job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for employees" ideas, and regard for their feelings. Employee-oriented leaders: a leader who emphasizes interpersonal relations. Production oriented leaders: a leader who emphasizes the technical or task aspects of the job. A two dimensional grid outlining 81 different leadership styles.
